Dr Lydia Yu received her Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Optometry with first class honours from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and was included on the Dean’s Honours List.  Dr Yu then conducted basic research in the Department of Eye and Vision Sciences of the University of Liverpool in the United Kingdom and completed her Doctor of Philosophy degree at the Department of Ophthalmology of The University of Hong Kong in the field of regenerative medicine. Upon graduation, she returned to her alma mater, School of Optometry at PolyU and served as an Optometrist. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Practice in the School.

With a robust background in optometry and vision science, Dr Yu has dedicated her career to advancing eye care and optometric education. Dr Yu’s excellence in teaching and clinical services has been well recognised. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO). She received numerous recognitions including the Outstanding Clinic Staff Award, School’s Teaching Excellence Awards and Faculty Awards and Prizes in Teaching. Her clinical and research interests focus on vision rehabilitation, myopia management, visual electrophysiology, and emerging new technologies in education. Her teaching areas include clinical optometry, public health optometry and optometry specialisms.

• Bachelor of Science in Optometry, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
• Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Hong Kong

• Registered Optometrist (Part I), Hong Kong
• Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry